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African-Canadian Careers 2017 | Career Showcase and Professional Development Forum

PROGRAM:

> LinkedIn Photo Booth

Whether you're introducing yourself to new colleagues or professional contacts, or just looking for a new job, you definitely want to have an image that shows you at your professional best!

Our photographer will be available to capture some of your finest moments on camera.

> African-Canadian Careers - Panel Discussion and Q&A sessions

Join our stellar panels of accomplished African-Canadian professionals as we advance critically-important discussions on how community members can succeed and establish rewarding careers in various sectors, including:

A very special discussion focusing on the core motivations and preparation it takes to successfully develop one's career as an entrepreneur. Our all-star panellists will be discussing how to take charge of your career by creating entirely new paths for yourself! The entrepreneurs from our sector-based panels will also be joined by:

What are some of Canada's most prominent companies doing to make sure that their own diversity reflects that of our wider society? Find out as we hear directly from representatives of these organizations about the career-building opportunities that community members can take advantage of.

> Activity: Networking Effectively

Does the word "networking" make you cringe wtih apprehension? We'll show you simple ways to reduce the stress and focus on what matters when it comes to building connections. Get ready to make the most of every networking opportunity!

> Cocktail mixer & informational interviews

You'll also have the chance to get to know an amazing group of professionals at our cocktail mixer. Registrants will be able to contact experienced professionals in each sector to learn the best approach when starting their careers.

> Career showcase with featured companies and organizations

Are you looking to jumpstart your career? Register now to meet recruiters from key sectors such as finance & accounting, international cooperation, engineering & IT, human resources, marketing & communications, and more!

Presented in partnership with:

- CUSO International

- Deloitte

- Lockheed Martin

- Royal Bank of Canada

- TD Bank Group

- as well as recruiters from many other participating companies! Check back soon for more details!

We'll see you there!ACSioN Network Board of Directors, NEB and Concordia University chapter executive board----